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Tesla gets Cybertruck steer-by-wire exemption from Transport Canada [Update]
Tesla is one step closer to launching the Cybertruck in Canada after receiving an exemption to allow for the truck’s steer-by-wire system. As we all know by now, Tesla first started delivering the Cybertruck in […]
Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks Team Up for 400kW EV Charging Network on the West Coast
Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with Starbucks to install public DC fast-charging stations at 100 Starbucks locations along Interstate 5, which stretches from Canada to Mexico through Washington, Oregon, and California. This collaboration between Mercedes-Benz […]
Crowdstrike outage impacts Tesla production lines
Tesla has shut down some of its production lines in Austin, Texas and Sparks, Nevada, due to the widespread Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage. Although not all production lines were shut down, the company did inform […]
Ford shifts production plans to from EVs to heavy-duty ICE trucks at Oakville plant
Ford has switched its production plans in Canada and will now manufacture ICE-powered heavy-duty trucks at a site in Ontario it had penciled down for EV production. This comes after the automaker announced pushing electric […]
Tesla offers another low interest rate for Model Y buyers in the US
Tesla is again offering a low interest rate to Model Y buyers who finance their purchase in the US. This is the second time Tesla has enticed buyers with a low promotional interest rate in […]
Tesla offering free options to Model 3 Performance and Model X buyers in the US, but there’s a catch
Tesla has launched a new offer in the US in an attempt to get more customers eligible for the federal tax credit behind the wheel of a new Model 3 Performance or Model X All-Wheel-Drive […]
Cybertruck News
Tesla could announce the location of the new Gigafactory next month
It was only last month that Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed the automaker was on the hunt for a location for the next Gigafactory, eyeing possible locations in the central US. Since then, we’ve seen […]
Wichita throws their hat in the ring with a bid for the Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced earlier this year he was on the hunt for a new location in the central US to be the site of the future Cybertruck Gigafactory. Since then we’ve seen some […]
Jay Leno’s Garage to air Tesla Cybertruck episode in season 6, which premiers May 20
Update: The episode with Elon Musk will air on May 27th, 2020. It has been a few months since we first saw Jay Leno and Tesla CEO Elon Musk driving along LA streets in the […]
Here’s what the Tesla Cybertruck may look like after Elon Musk revealed new design elements
Earlier this week we told you about the new details that emerged about the Tesla Cybertruck after Elon Musk discussed them on Twitter. Among the changes was on overall reduction in size and a lower […]
Model 3 News
Tesla increases size of Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 battery pack
Although they have yet to update their website, Tesla has quietly increased the size of the battery pack in the Standard Range Plus (SR+) Model 3 made at Giga Shanghai. We reported on the possible […]
Hertz will cover the cost of Supercharging until January 31, 2022
Hertz made global headlines yesterday when it announced a plan to convert its fleet to electric vehicles, starting with an initial purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3s. The car rental company said it expects to […]
Hertz Tesla Model 3 rental rates already appearing on reservation website [Update]
Hertz announced earlier today it plans to convert its fleet of rental vehicle to electric, and has placed an initial order for 100,000 Tesla Model 3s. The company said the cars will be added to […]
Tesla Model 3 becomes Europe’s best selling car, regardless of fuel type, for the first time
According to sales data from Jato Dynamics, the Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling car in September in Europe, electric or otherwise. Not only does this mark the first time that an electric vehicle (EV) […]
Model Y News
Tesla increases Model 3 and Model Y prices in Canada, US, Europe, and China
After what seemed like almost weekly price increases through much of last year, Tesla has raised prices on some of their vehicles for the first time in 2022. The changes impact the Model 3 and […]
Tesla asks Model Y Performance reservation holders in Germany to complete their orders indicating start of Giga Berlin deliveries is just around the corner
Less than one week after receiving environmental approval for Giga Berlin to begin production, Tesla has started emailing Model Y Performance reservation holders in Germany asking them to complete their orders. The emails asked customers […]
Switzerland’s St. Gallen police department adds to their EV fleet with Tesla Model Y
The idea of the Tesla Model Y being a compelling police vehicle is quickly catching on. The latest department to add one to their fleet is in St. Gallen, Switzerland, a police department that is […]
Giga Berlin produces first Tesla Model Y Long Range vehicles
It has been a big week for Tesla in Germany. After a long wait Giga Berlin was awarded environmental approval on Friday. Now Drive Tesla has learned the factory has reached another significant milestone and […]
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Model S News
Tesla updates some refresh Model S delivery dates into July
Tesla first announced the refresh Model S and Model X in January. At the time the Design Studio was indicating the first deliveries would happen in March, while CEO Elon Musk was saying they would […]
Tesla Model S reaches new high mileage record
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic slowing down most peoples’ driving habits, it hasn’t slowed down prolific Tesla driver Hansjörg Gemmingen. In October last year Gemmingen had already put 1,200,000km (745,645 miles) on his 2013 Model S […]
Recent Plaid Tesla Model S sighting all but confirms it will come with tow hitch
Earlier this morning we shared with you a walk around video of a Plaid Model S test vehicle that was spotted over the weekend in San Francisco. Another Tesla fan came across that same car […]
Model X News
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Royal Caribbean outfits more cruise ships with Starlink
Royal Caribbean announced last month it planned to add SpaceX Starlink to its fleet of cruise ships following a successful trial of the satellite internet service on it ship Freedom of the Seas. When the […]
SpaceX to seek exemption from sanctions to provide Starlink service in Iran
According to CEO Elon Musk SpaceX will seek an exemption from international sanctions against Iran in order to provide the company’s Starlink satellite internet service to citizens of the country. The company will also work […]
Starlink expected to expand by 70% and cover all of Canada later this year
SpaceX has been quick to expand its Starlink satellite internet service, which is now available in 40 countries on all 7 continents after it recently expanded to Antarctica last week. However even with such expansive […]
Frontier Airlines in discussions with SpaceX to add Starlink
SpaceX could soon get another airline customer for its Starlink satellite internet service. Frontier Airlines recently had discussions with the company about adding Starlink to its planes. Frontier CEO Barry Biffle revealed the news during […]
Supercharger News
Municipality of Central Huron approves plans for Goderich Supercharger [Ontario]
According to Tesla’s map, a new Supercharger is set to open in Goderich in the 2nd quarter of 2022. While Tesla is unlikely to achieve their target, at least we know they have started planning […]
World’s longest Tesla Supercharger opens in France
Tesla has set an unusual new record, opening the world’s longest Supercharger station this week in France. According to a post on LinkedIn by Quentin Vannier, Tesla’s Regional Manager France – Charging Infrastructure, the new […]
*April Fools* Tesla to build Supercharger & restaurant in Alaska
Another Alaskan Supercharger is on its way, this time in the small community of Prudhoe Bay, about 500 miles north of Fairbanks, and about 1000 miles from the nearest Supercharger in Soldotna. As you may […]